engineereeyore
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Originally posted by: blackllotus
But the "God did it" theory is not a valid explanation for anything.
Sure it is. Why not? Something was done, and the ability to do so is not possessed by anyone on the Earth at this time. Therefore, either something odd happened, or someone with greater power exist that made it happen. I see no reason that either argument could not be drawn.
Theories must be supported by data, not just fit the data. I could form a theory that we are actually living in a virtual world; Our real bodies connected to computers that simulate the real world. This theory is certainly possible and nobody would be able to disprove it, however it is still not a valid theory. There is no evidence that could lead one to believe that we live in a virtual world, so it is totally irrelevant that the theory happens to be possible. This is the problem with your theory. You created a conclusion and then attempted to disprove it. This just isn't a valid way of doing things.
I never stated that my conclusion were not based upon data. As I previously stated, there have been several instances in my life that have proven to me that God does exist. As previously stated, most of these experiences I consider sacred and therefore do not go into specific about them on a public forum. I do not believe I have given you reason not to believe me, so I hope that you can give me the benefit of the doubt on that one.
Just like when a person says, "Well, it is stated that yellow and blue mixed should make green. So if I color a piece of paper yellow, then go over it with blue, I should get a green pape." That is a theory being supported by data. So if I pray to God and get an answer, should that not be similar? Although the "data" that support the concept of a God is somewhat different than with science, that doesn't make it any less valid. The Bible itself tells people to try the teaching contained therein. It doesn't simply say to believe without question or evidence. I believe you are 100% correct. But I also believe there is data to support the theory.